Challenges to conventional opinions on Qumran and Enoch issues [electronic resource] / by Paul Heger
- Author:
- Heger, Paul, 1924-
- Published:
- Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2012.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xii, 415 pages).
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- ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu
- Series:
- Studies on the texts of the Desert of Judah, 0169-9962 ; v. 100
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- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- Premises and Methodology -- ch. 2 Rabbinic and Qumran Interpretation Systems -- ch. 3 Imposing Modern Thoughts on Ancient Authors and Readers -- ch. 4 1 Enoch: Complement or Alternative to the Mosaic Torah? -- ch. 5 Jubilees and the Mosaic Torah -- ch. 6 Another Look at Dualism in Qumran Writings -- ch. 7 Against a Theory of Dual Determinism in 1QS and 1QHha -- A Note on Sources -- 2.Rabbinic and Qumran Interpretation Systems -- 2.1.The Etymological Meaning of the Terms and in Scripture, Rabbinic, and Qumran Corpora -- 2.2.Philosophical/Theological Distinctions in the Approach to Scriptural Interpretation of Legal Issues -- 2.2.1.Rabbinic Philosophy -- 2.2.2.Qumran Philosophy -- 2.3.Rabbinic and Qumranic Styles of Justifying Halakhot -- 2.4.Style and Structure of Narratives in Qumran and Rabbinic Literatures -- 2.5.The Particular Pesher Style -- 2.6.The Labels "Reworked Pentateuch" and "Paraphrased Biblical Texts": Are They Correct? -- 2.7.Discussion of Fraade's Examples of Legal Midrash -- 2.7.1.Example 1: Rebuke Your Neighbor -- 2.7.2.Example 2: Addition of Time to the Sabbath -- 2.7.3.Example 3: Offerings Other Than Those of the Sabbath -- 2.8.Discussion of Fraade's Examples of Narrative Midrash -- 2.8.1.Example 1: Blessings and Curses Renewed -- 2.8.2.Example 2: Revelation Retold -- 2.9.Conclusion -- Excursus I Review of Vermes' Interpretive Methods of Qumran -- Grouping and Collating Parallel Texts -- Harmonizing Expansions -- Clarifying Additions -- Recasting and Supplementation -- Exegesis of Individual Biblical Books -- Excursus II Extra-scriptural Halakhot in Rabbinic Literature? -- Comments on Rabbi Akibas Halakhot -- Conclusion -- 3.The Attribution of Modern Concepts to Authors and Readers of Ancient Texts -- 3.1.The Watchers' Narrative as an Explanation of the Source of Evil -- 3.1.1.Introduction -- 3.1.2.Methodological Problems -- 3.1.2.1.Definition of Source/Origin of Evil -- 3.1.2.2.Imposing Modern Thought on Ancient Authors -- 3.1.2.3.The Focal Point of 1 Enoch -- 3.1.3.The Problematic Influence of Contemporary Thought on Our Understanding of Ancient Texts -- 3.1.4.Textual and Factual Problems Associated with Prevailing Theories about the Purpose of 1 Enoch -- 3.1.4.1.Internal Contradictions -- 3.1.4.2.Vague and Incoherent Text -- 3.1.4.3.Logical Contradictions -- 3.2.The Danger of Imposing Modern Concepts on Ancient Authors and Example of Issues Related to the Subject of Our Investigation -- 3.3.Does the BW Solve the Dilemma of Theodicy? -- 3.4.Methodological Issues of Scholarly Propositions, and a Counter-Proposition -- 3.4.1.Deductions from Myths -- 3.4.2.Purpose and Function of the BW -- 3.4.3.Scrutiny of Suter's Supporting Evidence -- 3.4.3.1.Consequence of Prohibited Intercourse on Partners or Offspring -- 3.4.3.2.Arguments Regarding the Validity of Suter's Evidence from Qumran Writings -- 3.5.The Pitfalls of Imposing Modern Concepts on Authors and Readers of Ancient Texts: Proof of Different Understandings from Texts of the Period---Jesus' Parables -- 3.6.Suggested Interpretation of 1 Enoch 10:7-8 -- 3.7.Scholarly Views against Imposing Modern Thought on Ancient Writers -- 3.8.Concluding Summary and Further Substantiation -- 3.9.The Watchers' Sin: Deviation from Cosmic Order? -- 3.9.1.Interpretation of 1 En. 15:3-9: Accusations against the Watchers -- 3.9.2.The Concept of Natural Cosmic Order: Incompatible with Traditional Jewish Doctrine -- 4.Enoch: Complementary or Alternative to Mosaic Torah? -- 4.1.Introduction -- 4.1.1.Allegations That Enochic Judaism Follows Enoch Rather Than Moses -- 4.1.2.Scholarly Opinions about Theological Fractures in Ancient Israelite Society -- 4.2.Disputing the Above-Mentioned Theories -- 4.2.1.Methodological Criticism -- 4.2.2.Inconsistent and Ambiguous Writings Inappropriate for the Deduction of Subtle Theological Doctrines -- 4.2.3.Lack of Textual Support -- 4.2.4.Does Absence of Explicit Evidence Serve as Contrary Evidence? -- 4.3.Rationale for the Omission of Moses and Torah in 1 Enoch -- 4.4.Factual Criticism -- 4.4.1.Critique of Boccaccini's Theory of Change and His Postulate of Ideological Collision between Zadokite and Enochian Priests -- 4.4.2.The Purpose of 1 Enoch: Criticism of the Temple's Pollution? -- 4.4.2.1.Which Period Is Criticized in the Dream Vision? -- 4.4.2.2.Scholarly Hesitation and Disapproval of Alleged Confrontation between Enochic Revelation and Mosaic Torah -- 4.5.Problematic Consequences of Scholarly Theories on the Absence of Mosaic Law in Enochic Doctrine and Writing -- 4.5.1.What Constitutes a Sin, and Who Are the Sinners? -- 4.5.2.A Sinner Can Only Be One Who Transgresses a Defined Law -- 4.5.3.The Identity of Sinners in Boccaccini's Theory -- 4.5.4.What Is the Source of Law in the Absence of Mosaic Revelation, and Who Was the Mediator of Law? -- 4.5.5.Collins' Proposition of the Source of Law and Its Rebuttal -- 4.5.5.1.The Relationship of Natural Law (Law of Nature) to Mosaic Law, According to Philo, and Its Adaptation to 1 Enoch's Mode of Thought -- 4.5.5.2.The Absence of Ritual Laws in 1 Enoch -- 4.6.Conventional Mosaic Law Known from Another Source -- 4.6.1.Substantiation of Theory -- 4.6.2.Supporting Arguments from Other Sources That Omit Citation of the Law -- 4.6.2.1.Qumran Literature -- 4.7.Disputing the Existence of a Defined Enochian Group -- 4.8.The Purpose of 1 Enoch -- 4.8.1.The Function of Apocalypses -- 4.9.Conclusion -- 5.Jubilees and the Mosaic Torah -- 5.1.Relationship between the Heavenly Tablets and the Mosaic Torah -- 5.1.1.Disputing Boccaccini's Theory -- 5.1.2.Disputing Najman's and Himmelfarb's Theories -- 5.2.Contrary Arguments and Conclusion -- 6.Another Look at Dualism in Qumran Writings -- 6.1.Introduction -- 6.1.1.Methodological Issues -- 6.1.1.1.Incorporation of Terminology versus Influence -- 6.1.1.2.Israelite Accommodation to Foreign Myths and Customs -- 6.2.A Comparison of 1QS with Persian Dualism -- 6.2.1.Persian "Monotheistic" Dualism versus 1QS -- 6.2.2."Good" and "Evil" Compared in Persian Theology and Qumran -- 6.3.Scholarly Sub-categorizations of Dualism versus 1QS -- 6.4.Dualism in 1QM -- 6.5.A Rebuttal of Dualism in Qumran Writings -- 6.5.1.Was "The Source of Evil" the Foundation of a Comprehensive Qumran Theology? -- 6.5.2.The Scholarly Proposal of Developmental Stages in Qumran Dualism -- 6.5.3.The Essence of Angels and the Concepts of "Light" and "Darkness" in Scripture and Qumran Writings -- 6.5.3.1.The Essence of Angels and Their Power -- 6.5.3.2.Humans Fight; the Angels Do Not -- 6.5.3.3.Inconsistencies and Linguistic Expedients in Defence of "Dualism" -- 6.5.3.4.For Whom Was the Two Spirits Treatise Written? -- 6.5.3.5.Concluding Evidence against the Theory of Cosmic Dualism as Deduced from the Angelic Battles -- 6.5.3.6.Lack of Interest in Revealing the Angelic Enigma -- 6.5.3.7."Light" and "Darkness" in Scripture and Qumran Writings -- 6.5.3.8.The Expressions "Sons of Light" and "Sons of Darkness" in 1QS -- 6.5.4.A Proposed Interpretation of 1QS iii:19 -- 6.5.4.1.The Meaning of -- 6.6.The Meaning of Key Words Used in the Two Spirits Treatise -- 6.6.1.The Range of Meaning of and in Jewish Thought and in 1QS -- 6.6.2.The Significance of "Wisdom" and Its Linkage to "Truth" -- 6.6.3.The Concept of Hating Sinners -- 6.7.The Source of the Two Spirits Theory -- 6.7.1.The Cognate Concepts of and in Scripture and Qumran -- 6.8.An Innovative Approach to the Dualism Theory by S. Hultgren -- 6.9.The Astrological Text 4Q186 -- 6.10.Conclusion -- 7.Against a Theory of Dual Determinism in 1QS and 1QHa -- 7.1.Introduction -- 7.2.Methodological Issues -- 7.3.Rebuttal of Predeterminism in Scripture -- 7.3.1.Scripture's Explicit Opposition to Dual Predestination -- 7.3.2.Lack of Interest in Philosophical Issues---Torah as Paradigm -- 7.3.3.Alleged External Textual Grounds for Predestination in Qumran---Josephus -- 7.3.4.Alleged Internal Textual Grounds for Predestination in Qumran. The Two Spirits Discourse---1QS (Rule of the Community) III:13-IV:26 -- 7.3.5.Divine Omniscience and Human Free Will -- 7.3.6.The Thanksgiving Scroll, 1QHa Hodayot -- 7.3.7.Interpretation of CD-A II:7 -- 7.3.8.The Ambit of Election -- 7.4.Broshi's Other Sources of Evidence -- 7.4.1.The Habakkuk Commentary -- 7.4.2.Predestination in the Pauline Epistles -- 7.4.3.The Augustine-Pelagius Contention -- 7.5.Conclusion -- 8.Epilogue.
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